old yeller had rabies
The family's cow.
She had to be shot by Travis because she had hydrophobia(rabies)
The only major difference between the book and the film is that in the book, Mrs. Coates convinces Travis to shoot Old Yeller shortly after the dog fights the wolf and is exposed to rabies (during the incubation period), whereas in the film, Travis insists on waiting until Old Yeller develops symptoms before killing him. In the book Travis and Yeller had not fully recovered from the wounds they received from the hogs. Mrs. Coates and Bud Searcy's daughter Lisbeth had gone to burn the cow carcass and return being chased by the rabid wolf which is kept at bay by Yeller. Travis shoots the wolf as it is about to kill Yeller but in a cruel twist of fate is then forced to kill Yeller because he has been exposed to rabies will eventually become a deadly threat to the family. There is also the minor difference in that Old Yeller is bob-tailed in the book. Whereas, in the movie, he has a long tail that arches over his back (similar to the tails of Arctic sled dogs). Another major difference is that Old Yeller appears as a Lab/Mastiff mix, while in the book he is implied to be a Black Mouth Cur.
In "Old Yeller," Miss Prissy is the family's pet cow, specifically a heifer. She is portrayed as a somewhat spoiled animal, often getting into mischief. While her role is minor compared to the main characters, she adds to the rural setting and the everyday life of the family in the story.
Old Yeller is a canine tragedy novel. It is basically about a dog- the name belongs to the dog and is sort of Southern Dialect for Yellow- not someone who makes a lot of noise- as many think- I always thought Old Yeller implied - something like Loudmouth or Hollering Henry! The story takes place in the Horse age West= and has no connection anyhow with Science Fiction.
The family's cow.
I think the brown cow was spot
She had to be shot by Travis because she had hydrophobia(rabies)
The only major difference between the book and the film is that in the book, Mrs. Coates convinces Travis to shoot Old Yeller shortly after the dog fights the wolf and is exposed to rabies (during the incubation period), whereas in the film, Travis insists on waiting until Old Yeller develops symptoms before killing him. In the book Travis and Yeller had not fully recovered from the wounds they received from the hogs. Mrs. Coates and Bud Searcy's daughter Lisbeth had gone to burn the cow carcass and return being chased by the rabid wolf which is kept at bay by Yeller. Travis shoots the wolf as it is about to kill Yeller but in a cruel twist of fate is then forced to kill Yeller because he has been exposed to rabies will eventually become a deadly threat to the family. There is also the minor difference in that Old Yeller is bob-tailed in the book. Whereas, in the movie, he has a long tail that arches over his back (similar to the tails of Arctic sled dogs). Another major difference is that Old Yeller appears as a Lab/Mastiff mix, while in the book he is implied to be a Black Mouth Cur.
cause its yeller
There is no such thing as "cow disease" unless you are referring to MAD cow disease, which is something else entirely.
It's not sad cow disease, it's MAD cow disease. Its a brain disease that can cause irrational behavior in cows.
Old Yeller is a canine tragedy novel. It is basically about a dog- the name belongs to the dog and is sort of Southern Dialect for Yellow- not someone who makes a lot of noise- as many think- I always thought Old Yeller implied - something like Loudmouth or Hollering Henry! The story takes place in the Horse age West= and has no connection anyhow with Science Fiction.
We are aware of mad cow disease
no there isn't, mad cow disease can affect everyone, when if your 1-years old to if your 80-years old. As long as your eating the meat of a cow that had the infection. But you can only get it if you eat as large amount of cow brains/meat
Typically a cow with Johne's Disease (which is a disease where a cow has chronic diarrhea) is considered safe to be slaughtered for food.
In "Old Yeller," Spot, initially a wild and unruly cow, is tamed through consistent handling and care by the protagonist, Travis. With patience and gentle training, Travis builds trust with Spot, gradually acclimating her to human interaction. Over time, Spot learns to follow commands and becomes a reliable source of milk for the family. This transformation highlights themes of responsibility and the bond between humans and animals.